Manager – Cybersecurity

Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy, operational defence and governance across on-premises systems, cloud platforms, networks and databases. The manager is accountable for protecting critical systems and information, reducing exposure to cyber threats and aligning controls with business and regulatory obligations. The role leads security specialists, oversees monitoring and incident response, manages risk and vendors, and embeds security requirements into infrastructure and application decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the cybersecurity roadmap, policies, standards and procedures for infrastructure, cloud and application environments.
• Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and remediation tracking.
• Maintain protective controls across Windows and Linux servers, cloud services, Kubernetes clusters, enterprise networks and databases.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes and coordinate corrective action with technology and business teams.
• Manage identity and access controls, privileged access, endpoint protection, encryption, backups and recovery requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits, maintain compliance evidence, manage suppliers and build security awareness across teams.

Requirements

• Demonstrate leadership experience across cybersecurity governance and operational security in enterprise environments.
• Understand cloud security, network defence, server hardening, databases, access management and incident handling.
• Be able to translate risk and regulatory obligations into practical controls and measurable remediation plans.
• Manage team priorities, budgets, third-party relationships and communication during incidents.

Qualifications

• Relevant education or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity, information technology or computer systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST and applicable privacy or regulatory frameworks is important.
• CISSP, CISM, or comparable security certifications are advantageous rather than assumed mandatory.

Skills

• Security strategy and governance
• Threat detection and incident response
• Cloud and infrastructure security
• Risk assessment and audit readiness
• Team leadership and stakeholder communication

Employment Details

• Employer: Air Arabia
• Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
• Employment type: Full-time position; work schedules may vary by department and operational needs.
• Salary and benefits: confirm the current package during recruitment.
• Applicants must meet the role-specific licensing, medical, legal and eligibility requirements that apply to the position.

Application

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